Updates on 5th October 2025


1. Yahoo in Talks to Sell AOL to Bending Spoons (~$1.4B)

Yahoo is reportedly negotiating the sale of AOL to Milan-based company Bending Spoons for approximately $1.4 billion.

  • The deal is part of Yahoo’s strategy to divest legacy assets and refocus its business. Reuters
  • Bending Spoons is known for acquiring and revitalizing digital brands. Reuters
  • As of now, the agreement is still under negotiation rather than fully closed. Reuters


2. Uber Acquires Segments.ai

Uber has made a strategic acquisition of Segments.ai, a Belgian startup specializing in data labeling and LiDAR annotation.

  • The move strengthens Uber’s internal AI infrastructure, especially for autonomous systems and perception models. CIO
  • Segments.ai brings both technical talent and domain expertise in LiDAR processing. CIO


 3. NTT DATA Buys EXAH (Salesforce & AI Specialist)

On October 2, 2025, NTT DATA announced the acquisition of EXAH, a leading Salesforce consulting and AI implementation firm. NTT

  • The aim is to bolster NTT DATA’s Salesforce delivery and AI capabilities, especially across the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region. NTT
  • EXAH brings deep domain knowledge of cloud and customer engagement tech, complementing NTT’s scale. NTT

4. Jack Henry Acquires Victor Technologies

Financial services software firm Jack Henry & Associates has acquired Victor Technologies, which provides embedded payments infrastructure. The Paypers

  • Victor handles billions in payments monthly and its APIs make it easier for banks and fintechs to embed payments in their products. The Paypers
  • This acquisition positions Jack Henry deeper into the “Payments-as-a-Service (PaaS)” stack. The Paypers

5. Ross Video Acquires ioversal & Vertex Platform

Ross Video, a leader in live production and broadcast systems, acquired ioversal and its Vertex experiential platform. Panorama Audiovisual

  • This move allows Ross Video to expand into immersive & experiential technologies (AR/VR, interactive events). Panorama Audiovisual
  • The acquisition gives Ross a foothold in the growing market for immersive content workflows. Panorama Audiovisual

6. Franklin Templeton Completes Acquisition of Apera Asset Management

Investment firm Franklin Templeton announced finalization of its acquisition of Apera, a private credit firm in Europe. Franklin Resources

  • This deal raises Franklin Templeton’s alternative asset base to about $270 billion. Franklin Resources
  • Apera brings €5B+ in assets under management and strengthens Franklin’s presence in pan-European private credit. Franklin Resources

7. Themis Acquires Pasabi (Agentic Fraud Tech)

UK-based fintech Themis acquired Pasabi, an agentic fraud detection platform focused on real-time threat monitoring across social media and digital channels. FinTech Futures

  • The acquisition enhances Themis’s capabilities in digital financial crime, especially in new AI-driven fraud vectors. FinTech Futures
  • Terms of the deal were not publicly disclosed. FinTech Futures



8. Google Acquires Atlantic Quantum for Superconducting Qubit Tech

In a move in the quantum computing space, Google Quantum AI has acquired Atlantic Quantum, a startup working on superconducting qubit modular architectures. Techzine Global

  • The acquisition is intended to accelerate Google’s efforts in building scalable quantum hardware. Techzine Global
  • Atlantic Quantum’s modular approach could help mitigate some of the engineering challenges in scaling qubits. Techzine Global.


9. U.S. Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) Expires

On October 1, 2025, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015 officially expired amid a U.S. government shutdown. The Times of India

  • CISA had provided legal safe harbor for companies sharing threat intel with federal agencies. The Times of India
  • Experts warn that its lapse could reduce cooperation between private and public sectors, increasing blind spots in national defense. The Wall Street Journal
  • Some analysts call for reform to “shutdown-proof” the legislation so critical cyber coordination isn’t jeopardized by legislative gridlock. 


10. Kochi, India to Host Flagship Cybersecurity Conference (c0c0n 2025)

In India, Kochi will host c0c0n 2025, a prominent cybersecurity conference on October 10–11. The Times of India

  • Over 3,000 participants (researchers, law enforcement, startups) are expected. The Times of India
  • Key topics include cross-agency coordination, digital forensics, legal frameworks, and child sexual abuse material (CSAM) investigations. The Times of India